Upcoming Events
April 2021
Thursday, Apr 15
Broom Making, Book Binding
12:00 pm
Craft a rustic broom from scratch or bind your own leather grimoire, book of shadows, spell book, art or dream journal- something for all your…
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Wednesday, Apr 21
Connor Towne O’Neill—That Devil: Reckoning with the Life and Afterlife of Nathan Bedford Forrest
7:00 pm
Every day for the past six years — ever since he wandered into an old Confederate cemetery on a major civil rights anniversary — Connor…
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Monday, Apr 26
Virtual 5K Walk for the Dogs
Our pets provide us with comfort, unconditional love, and care during our most trying times. During the coronavirus pandemic, this statement could not be more…
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Monday, Apr 26
Virtual Scorpio Full Moon Circle
8:00 pm
Twice monthly virtual meditation + ritual starting promptly at 8pm via Zoom. **Please email hello@hauswitch.com for information about sponsored tickets for Black and/or Indigenous folx…
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Friday, Apr 30
Ask a Genealogist – Live Chat!
9:00 am
The expert family historians at American Ancestors and New England Historic Genealogical Society are here to answer your questions about genealogy and local history! Visit https://www.americanancestors.org/chat and…
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Friday, Apr 30
Land Blessing
10:30 am
The Indigenous Community will hold a virtual ceremony to bless those who passed without traditional rites. This event will be shared virtually on the Witch…
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Friday, Apr 30
Ancestral Bingo Night
6:00 pm
Join us for a fun night of exploring your family’s history and stories with a unique version of BINGO created by The Gables staff. This…
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Friday, Apr 30
Discovering Your Salem Ancestry: How to Access Genealogical Records
6:00 pm
Researching your family history can be daunting, especially if you don’t know where to look. In this educational and inspirational webinar, learn how to access…
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Saturday, May 1
American Burlesque Collection Reopening
The American Burlesque Collection reopens for the its second season May 1! The boutique museum is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the “Art of…
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Saturday, May 1
The Life and Death of John Proctor
2:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon virtual lecture given by Peabody Historical Society curator Kelly Daniell. In 1692, John Proctor was 60 years old, was a…
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Saturday, May 1
Annawon Weeden Virtual Talk
2:00 pm
Join us for a virtual talk with Annawon Weeden of the Mashpee-Wampanoag and Naragansett Tribes. This talk will be shared virtually on the Witch House…
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Sunday, May 2
“Dawnland” Virtual Screening & Discussion
12:00 pm
Join us for a virtual viewing of the film Dawnland. This film captures the untold story of Indigenous child removal in the US through the…
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Monday, May 3
Salem Indigenous Genealogy Project
10:00 am
Do you have Indigenous ancestry from this region? We would love to hear from you! We will be sharing resources for research and collecting stories…
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Tuesday, May 4
South Asian Art: Writing Workshop with Kirun Kapur
7:00 pm
Workshop details available at masspoetry.org. Kirun Kapur’s latest collection, Women in the Waiting Room, was a finalist for the National Poetry Series and is out…
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Saturday, May 8
Virtual Walk for HAWC
Join us for the Walk for HAWC, which you can complete with your friends and family any time between Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May…
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Tuesday, May 11
Virtual Taurus New Moon Circle
8:00 pm
Twice monthly virtual meditation + ritual starting promptly at 8pm via Zoom. **Please email hello@hauswitch.com for information about claiming or sponsoring scholarship tickets for Black…
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Thursday, May 13
Massachusetts Poetry Festival
In May 2021, Salem, MA will be the epicenter of contemporary American poetry, offering rare opportunities to hear the nation’s best poets read and discuss…
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Tuesday, May 25
Wednesday, May 26
Virtual Sagittarius Full Moon Circle
8:00 pm
Twice monthly virtual meditation + ritual starting promptly at 8pm via Zoom. **Please email hello@hauswitch.com for information about sponsored tickets for Black and/or Indigenous folx…
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Wednesday, Jun 30
Singular Characters: Hawthorne & Thoreau
6:00 pm
In this 50-minute online program, living history performers Richard Smith and Rob Velella will explore the relationship of Henry David Thoreau and Nathaniel Hawthorne using…
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Tuesday, Aug 17
Cruising Salem Harbor in 1800 with Reverend William Bentley
5:00 pm
Join Essex Heritage and historian Donald Friary to explore Salem Harbor through the eyes of Reverend William Bentley. According to his diary, Reverend William Bentley…
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